OPERATIONS
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OPERATIONS
Prior to plasma cutting, the operator must prepare the program and machine so that
the correct part is cut, the part is cut in the correct location on the raw material, and
the part is of good quality. In order to do this, the operator must go through the
following checklist:
✓
Insert the correct consumables into the plasma torch
✓
Set the current and gas pressure on the plasma power supply
✓
Load a program into the CNC control memory
✓
Jog the machine to the starting location
✓
Set the correct initial height and arc voltage on the Torch Height Controller
✓
Zero the torch
✓
Set the correct cutting speed
✓
Set the correct kerf offset
The following chapter will get the operator familiar with navigating the CNC control,
and describes how to perform these tasks.
Note that part quality is determined by selection of proper consumables, as well as
correct setup of gas flow (air), cutting speed, and height control. Failure to set these
correctly will result in poor quality parts, or the inability to cut a part at all. Refer to
the Operations Manual of the plasma system for cut charts which supply the correct
setting for these parameters. An example of a cut chart is shown below. Make sure
you refer to the cut chart for your plasma system
– not the information below.
Summary of Contents for CNC Plasma Cutting Table
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Page 117: ...PIPE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sept 2018 117 Pipe Supports Pipe Cutter Base...
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Page 128: ...PIPE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sept 2018 128 j Then press F2 SYSTEM to see the following...
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Page 144: ...APPENDIX A FastCAM SETUP Sept 2018 144 4 Choose the functions you need and Enter...
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Page 170: ...APPENDIX B Parametric Shape Library Sept 2018 170 9 Fla X 10 Lad 11 Rec 12 Rec8...
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